I must start of by welcoming several states that have recently made moves into the Marijuana industry within the last couple weeks. On November 8th, four states voted in favor of legalizing recreation marijuana use, sale and consumption; these states being California, Nevada, Maine, and Massachusetts. 581 more words

I think its fair to say that hemp played a huge factor in us winning WW2. The Kentucky farmers were called to collect all their seeds in order for them to be sent to be cultivated in other parts of the country. 533 more words

“Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth & protection of the country.”

-Thomas Jefferson

It’s undeniable that early American’s were huge hemp supporters.This included George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and even good ol’ Betsy Ross made her first flag out of the plant’s fibers. 501 more words

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration isn’t going to reclassify marijuana and remove it from the list of the most dangerous drugs.

The Drug Enforcement Administration says in a lengthy notice in the Federal Registry that it consulted with the Health and Human Services Department and concluded that marijuana will remain in the class of drugs that have “no accepted medical use in the United States.” 73 more words